Bank of Baroda celebrates India’s 77th Independence Day with multiple initiatives
Mangaluru, August 15, 2023: (Press Release) - Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, celebrated India's 77th Independence Day with a range of initiatives nationwide.
Shri Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, "As we celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day, Bank of Baroda reaffirms its commitment to the nation. The Bank has been a steadfast partner, supporting the country’s economic, social and Digital India agenda. We take immense pride in India’s transformative journey and look forward to continuing to contribute to the nation’s progress.”
On Independence Day, the Bank organised a flag hoisting ceremony at its Corporate Office in Mumbai, and its offices across the country, which saw the enthusiastic and widespread participation by employees. Further, the Bank and its employees actively endorsed the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under which citizens are encouraged to hoist the Tiranga at their homes and offices to invoke the feeling of patriotism.
In the run-up to Independence Day, the Bank marked 14th August as "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”, by setting up exhibitions at 70 key locations pan-India. The exhibition narrates the story of India’s Partition and acknowledges the suffering and pain experienced by citizens during the partition. The Bank invited prominent local dignitaries to inaugurate the exhibitions.
As a part of the Meri Maati Mera Desh initiative, Bank of Baroda employees wholeheartedly took the PanchPran pledge along with handfuls of soil – demonstrating their loyalty, dedication and respect to the nation.
Bank of Baroda, Mangaluru Zone has a total of 383 branches across 22 districts from Madikeri to Gulbarga and is headed by Smt. Ghayathri R., General Manager and Zonal Head. The 77th Independence Day was celebrated at the Bank’s’ Zonal Office premises at Vijaya Towers, Mangaluru. Shri Ramesh Kanade, DGM and Deputy Zonal Head, Mangaluru Zone hoisted the National Flag. Shri Ashwini Kumar, DGM-Network and Shri M.V.S. Prasad, Regional Manager, Mangaluru City, Officials and Staff members of Mangaluru participated in the celebrations. The Panch Pran Pledge was executed as per the directions of Govt of India as a part of Meri Mati Mera Desh Campaign and Saplings were also distributed.
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Fire breaks out at shopping mall in Hyderabad, no injuries
Hyderabad (PTI): A fire broke out at a shopping mall in Jubilee Hills area here on Thursday, though no one was injured in the incident, police and Fire department officials said.
The fire started at around 11.20 AM in the building, housing a saree showroom and other garment outlets, where renovation work was going on, they said, adding five workers, who were inside were brought out.
Three fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was extinguished. TV visuals showed flames erupting and thick smoke emanating from the exterior of the building.
"The building was vacant and there was no material inside. The fire has been brought under control. No one was injured in the incident," a fire department official said.
The exact cause of the blaze was under investigation, he said.
